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STRUCTURE AND CONTENTS
The advanced degree programme is completed after four semesters of standard study time with the degree »Master of Science«. Main areas covered by the master course in »Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering« are earthquake engineering and structural design, Geo- and hydrotechnical engineering, Finite element methods and structural dynamics, non-linear analysis of structures under extreme loading, stochastics and risk assessment, as well as disaster management and mitigation strategies. The course program covers, thereby, both theoretical and application orientated topics.
The programme is structured as follows (click to enlarge):
What our students say...
»The NHRE Master's programme at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar offers a rich selection of study modules, each with its own unique research focus. International students have the benefit of tailoring their education, thanks to the flexibility of the programme and the use of English as the language of instruction. They are also able to learn German alongside their studies. For those seeking a more specialised path, the option to choose from a range of elective modules provides a truly personalised experience. I found this programme to be very beneficial in gaining a comprehensive understanding of structural engineering and discovering diverse career options available in Europe.«
Abdulmagid Bendalla (Alumni 2019)
Objectives and goals of the degree programme
1) The master’s degree programme in »Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering« is an intensive and application-based advanced course of study. The programme is highly supervised and research- oriented. It provides students a solid technical basis in the key areas of structural engineering through coherent and co-ordinated degree programme, integrating research and practical applications.
(2) The degree programme enables students’ excellence in oral and written skills. By providing students with advanced, scientifically-based, interdisciplinary knowledge, they are able to take on demanding engineering tasks in the areas of planning, construction and realization of structures under specific conditions. They are also able to carry out site- or structure-specific risk analysis using modern tools to estimate the threat of natural hazards.
(3) In addition to strengthening their theoretical and scientific competence, students are able to develop skills in modelling, simulation and application of performance-based design, field work and laboratory investigations.
(4) In order to structure and reflect the complexity of the chain reactions inherent to natural hazards, this programme explores in detail various engineering disciplines and engineering-related areas of the natural sciences, social sciences and economics. It examines the central role that structural engineering plays in reducing the impact of natural disasters. Furthermore, it focuses on the engineering methods that are used to assess and reduce the vulnerability of structures.
(5) The programme highlights the demands on engineering technology at both regional and global level by using international projects as models. The elective compulsory modules expand on specific lines of development; they equip and prepare students systematically for future professional careers or further research positions.